Arugam Bay beach is located in Eastern province of Sri Lanka. The closest sub town is Potuvil and closest main town is Ampara. Arugam Bay is located in Eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay is located 335 km away from the Colombo and approximately it will take 7 hours to reach Arugam Bay from the Colombo.
Arugam Bay is the most famous and best beach for Surfing in Sri Lanka. It is a wide sweeping sandy beach and it has an attraction for surfing and swimming all year-round. But the most favoured season is from April to October with the average height of waves being 1.5 to 2.5 meters.
Tourists can do surfing, diving, bathing, swimming, and relaxing in Arugam Bay beach. In addition to that there are many other tourists’ attractions close to the Arugam Bay such as Lahugala National Park (to see wild Elephants), Kumama Natinal Park / Sanctuary ( for bird watching), and historical temples (Muhudu Maha Viharaya & Magul Maha Viharaya)
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